GCVS News

GCVS is a busy organisation working within a dynamic sector. Here are some of the news stories that have caught our interest.

If you would like to contribute to or comment on our news stories, contact our Web Officer. Media information for journalists is also available from the External Relations team.

• Cost of Child Poverty “Colossal”

  Published: 13 Jun 2013

  The estimated minimum cost of child poverty in the UK today stands at £29bn

• Final RCOP Consultation Event 27 June

  Published: 13 Jun 2013

  GCVS is hosting the final RCOP consultation event to inform you about the plans to develop and improve services for older people in Glasgow. The event will provide an opportunity for you to hear about the plans and to tell partners what you think.

• GDA Criticise GP Policy on Welfare Claims

  Published: 13 Jun 2013

  Glasgow Disability Alliance was in the news this week following an evidence session at the Scottish Parliament’s Health Committee. Tressa Burke, Chief Executive of GDA, criticised GPs who are refusing to provide additional letters supporting their disable

• Inspiring communities event Friday 21 June

  Published: 12 Jun 2013

  An event at Tollcross International Swimming Centre on Friday 21 June will explain how communities and third sector organisations can get involved in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

• Concessionary Rents Update

  Published: 7 Jun 2013

  GCVS and the Third Sector Forum are continuing to meet with representatives of Glasgow City Council and City Property to discuss the issue of concessionary rents in commercial properties. Following a meeting on Tuesday, 4th March, we can confirm that Cit

• Glasgow White Ribbon City Campaign Proposed

  Published: 30 May 2013

  Proposals to make Glasgow a “White Ribbon City” to counter domestic violence in the city will be submitted to Committee this week.

• Glasgow’s Independent Living Strategy Proposals

  Published: 30 May 2013

  Glasgow City Council has produced outline proposals for establishing an Independent Living Strategy for Glasgow, a commitment in the Council’s Strategic Plan for 2012-17.

• Plan to Tackle Poverty in Glasgow

  Published: 30 May 2013

  A panel has been established to help tackle poverty and its causes in Glasgow. The panel, consisting of 25 representatives from the public, private and third sectors and including people who have direct experience of living in poverty, met recently for t

• Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill - Alliance Briefing

  Published: 30 May 2013

  The Health and Social Care Integration Bill will now be called the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill. The Alliance has produced a briefing on the Bill which outlines their position which may be helpful to third sector organisations when consi